As a new Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I initially felt panicked and helpless when I struggled to get permission from community leaders to start my...
Did I survive? This is the question I ask myself every day. Do you recall the excitement of finally being accepted into your dream...
When I accepted my CorpsAfrica placement, I truly believed I was mentally ready for rural life. I thought I was adaptable, open-minded, and prepared....
It’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside and warm inside your bed, and you know you have to wake...
By Chisomo Chingwalu The government has called for stronger collaboration and investment in youth-led community projects as a way of accelerating economic growth and...
When I look back at the beginning of my CorpsAfrica journey, I see a young woman stepping into a completely different world. This world...
When I first arrived at my site, the sound of Tumbuka irritated my ears. It felt sharp, fast, and impossible to understand. I remember...
Volunteering with CorpsAfrica has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Coming from Ghana to serve in Malawi has opened my...
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what...
When I first got deployed, I was filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but...
